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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Roanokeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Roanoke by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane GRR - ROA
    7h 23m
    $78–399

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburgbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    21h 33m
    $117–245

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    29h 21m
    $275–626

  4. Drive  621 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Roanokecar car 621 mi
    11h 59m
    $114–164

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORD - ROA
    9h
    $107–431

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane MKG - ROA
    7h 8m
    $151–482

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane ORD - LWB
    3. Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Roanokecar car
    9h 33m
    $110–445

  8. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 25m
    $155–269

Grand Rapids to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration29h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Roanoke Campbell Court via Detroit Bus Station, Columbus, Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Christiansburg, and Exit 118 - Park and Ride in around 21h 33m.

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